Shellsburg City, Iowa
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 938 people, 356 households, and 261 families residing in the city. The population density was 1302.8 people per square mile (503.01/km˛), it would be the 191st most densely populated city in the U.S. state of Iowa. There were 370 housing units at an average density of 513.9 per square mile (198.42/km˛). It has an average household size was 2.57 persons, and the average family size was 3 persons. In the city Age distribution was 27.5% under the age of 18, 5% from 18 to 24, 33.6% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 93.8 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 103 females. The median age is 36.4 years, The median age of males was 35.8 years, for females the median age was 36.8 years. The racial makeup of the city was 929 White, Black or African American, 3 American Indian, 3 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 3 from two or more races and Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $41912, it is the 149th highest city by median household income in the U.S. state of Iowa. The median income for a family in the city was $49219, it is 161st wealthiest city by median family income in Iowa. The per capita income for the city was $17352, making it the 393rd wealthiest city by per capita income among the Iowa. The median income is $25391, Males had a median income of $32120 versus $20046 for females.
In 2000, 205 pupils and students, of which 123 are male and 82 are female, 21.86% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 28 nursery or pri school, 5 kindergarten, 97 elementary school, 53 high school and 22 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 938 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 938 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 940 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 948 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 953 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 960 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 975 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 996 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1001 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1004 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1004 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 17 | 11 | 28 |
| Kindergarten | 5 | 5 | |
| Elementary school | 60 | 37 | 97 |
| High school | 34 | 19 | 53 |
| College or graduate school | 7 | 15 | 22 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shellsburg city, Iowa | $41912 | $49219 | $17352 |
| Benton County, Iowa | $42427 | $49701 | $18891 |
| Iowa, United States | $39469 | $48005 | $19674 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |